This lesson took longer due to Six Traits Writing and Learnia assessments.
Subject: Language Arts
Persuasion – Lesson 1, Introduction and Pre-Assessment
What we will learn (objectives):
Develop analytical and interpretive skills in literature
Administer pre-assessments for literature and persuasive writing
What we will read or study (content):
The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost
How we will study it (process):
Pre-assessment and discussion
Students will draw a picture about a time when they had to make a decision, much like the poem. Students will then write a 5-paragraph essay, make a 5-slide PowerPoint presentation or create a tri-fold brochure about their decision, using the drawing for support.
Share with class sample powerpoint.
Explain that we will be studying many types of changes and the students will be reading selections from Asian, African, Hispanic and Native American cultures. Students will read selections and then respond to them in writing, followed by class discussion.
Introduce first two novels by watching 2 short films from United Streaming: Chinese Immigration (Railroad, Immigrant Bonding) and World War II, Japanese-American Experience (Day of Infamy and Removal).
How we will know we learned something (product):
Pre-assessment for Literature and Writing is completed
5-paragraph essay/5-slide powerpoint is complete.
Homework:
Begin reading the Asian-American book on your list.
Extension:
Students will choose 1.
Read “Birches”, “Putting in the Seed” and “After Apple Picking”, by Robert Frost. Make a chart comparing the 3 poems. List the pieces of the poems that relate to the idea of persuasion and change and present to the class in 2-minutes
Read “The Gift Outright” by Robert Frost. This poem was read at the inauguration of President Kennedy: think about why it may have been appropriate for such an occasion. Give a 2-minute speech to the class arguing for or against the choice of the poem for the inauguration. (Spend some time discussing/researching President Kennedy)
Research the life of Robert Frost. Find out why people thought he was representative of rural areas, of the region in which he lived and of the America of his time. Do you agree or disagree with this image? Give a 5-minute speech to the class to defend your point of view.
Worksheet
Your Road Not Taken
Name: Date:
Think of a time when you had to make a decision that was like choosing between two roads.
o Create a drawing which represents your choice as a decision between two roads. Illustrate the roads so that the picture explains more about the choice that was made, including such details as obstacles in the roads and the potential destinations.
Next, choose one activity:
o write a five paragraph essay
o make a 6-slide PowerPoint presentation
o create a tri-fold brochure
Use your drawing for support.
See other side for expectations.
Be ready to share your drawing and essay/PowerPoint/brochure on .
Expectations:
5-paragraph Essay:
1st paragraph: Introduction to the essay, explaining the main theme of the piece.
2nd paragraph: Explain the decision that was made and the changes it created in your life.
3rd paragraph: Describe the road not taken and the changes it could have made.
4th paragraph: Argue that one path was better than the other, explaining the factors that made the difference and whether you are pleased with the outcomes.
5th paragraph: Conclusion to the essay
Tri-fold brochure:
You must include all the information above, but in an appropriate manner for a brochure. For example, you should use bullets. Please see the template and example brochure.
6-slide PowerPoint:
You must include all the information above, but in an appropriate manner for a PowerPoint presentation. For example, you should use bullets. Please see the template and example PowerPoint.
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